Daryl Gregory
@darylwriterguy.bsky.social
Daryl Gregory, a guy who writes things. WHEN WE WERE REAL out April 1 2025, no foolin'. He/him
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Create create create. It’s the only way to jam the death signal.
My pal @marktompkins is visiting and brought me an Aspen Writers Network Editing Kit— “Write without fear. Edit without mercy.”
January 30, 2026 at 5:32 PM
My pal @marktompkins is visiting and brought me an Aspen Writers Network Editing Kit— “Write without fear. Edit without mercy.”
I can’t wait for folks to see what Midworld Press and Joanna have made here
A while ago I had the pleasure of creating illustrations for the @midworldpress.bsky.social edition of Revelator by @darylwriterguy.bsky.social. Wanted to pass on this teaser of the signature page art that Midworld shared in a recent newsletter! I'm excited to reveal more art in the coming months.
January 28, 2026 at 11:06 PM
I can’t wait for folks to see what Midworld Press and Joanna have made here
Hero of our field!
After federal agents fatally shot Alex Pretti, Greg Ketter drove to the scene. Images of the 70-year-old, who owns Dream Haven Books & Comics, emerging from tear gas and shouting his anger quickly went viral.
So many people wanted to show their support that his website crashed.
So many people wanted to show their support that his website crashed.
Viral images turn local bookstore owner into symbol of Minneapolis anger
After federal agents fatally shot Alex Pretti, Greg Ketter drove to the scene to “be in that spot.” Images of the 70-year-old emerging from tear gas and shouting his anger quickly went viral.
bit.ly
January 28, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Hero of our field!
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I just thought of a great way to promote my book
TOM HOMAN: “We’re going to create a database where those people that are arrested for interference, impeding and assault, we’re going to make them famous. We’re going to put their face on TV. We’re going to let their employers, in their neighborhoods, in their schools, know who these people are.”
Story: www.cnn.com/2026/01/27/u...
January 27, 2026 at 10:08 PM
I just thought of a great way to promote my book
Reposted by Daryl Gregory
Remember the other day when I was saluting my friend Greg Ketter, owner of Minneapolis’ DreamHaven Books? This is him the following day. Greg will never say this, so I will — now is a great time to buy books from DreamHaven. Support Americans who stand up vs. 🧊. dreamhavenbooks.com
January 25, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Remember the other day when I was saluting my friend Greg Ketter, owner of Minneapolis’ DreamHaven Books? This is him the following day. Greg will never say this, so I will — now is a great time to buy books from DreamHaven. Support Americans who stand up vs. 🧊. dreamhavenbooks.com
I'm bummed "No Other Choice" didn't get an oscar nom, because now producer and director Park Chan-wook has to kill three other directors to get in
I swear this joke makes sense if you've seen this great movie
I swear this joke makes sense if you've seen this great movie
No Other Choice - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
January 23, 2026 at 6:13 PM
I'm bummed "No Other Choice" didn't get an oscar nom, because now producer and director Park Chan-wook has to kill three other directors to get in
I swear this joke makes sense if you've seen this great movie
I swear this joke makes sense if you've seen this great movie
Can't just OpenAI's build millions of agentic bots that use Anthropic's and they use Google's and on and on like a human centipede but hear me out we CLOSE THE LOOP for an AI Ouroboros until it starves to death
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
Big tech boss tells delegates at Davos that broader global use is essential if technology is to deliver lasting growth
www.irishtimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Can't just OpenAI's build millions of agentic bots that use Anthropic's and they use Google's and on and on like a human centipede but hear me out we CLOSE THE LOOP for an AI Ouroboros until it starves to death
Why is this storm rolling his eyes
Just for fun, here's a stack of 4 long exposure photographs of the remarkable Ada, OK storm on 09-23-23. These images, which were all taken in a span of less than one minute, represent the intense electrical activity this storm exhibited. I doubt I'll ever see something like it again. #Photography
January 18, 2026 at 4:32 AM
Why is this storm rolling his eyes
Wife just picked up Mr Banks. One thing they don’t tell you about dog sitters is that now your dog knows there are better owners out there, for example ones that don’t up and leave you with no explanation
January 11, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Wife just picked up Mr Banks. One thing they don’t tell you about dog sitters is that now your dog knows there are better owners out there, for example ones that don’t up and leave you with no explanation
Reposted by Daryl Gregory
Got a gift card burning a hole in your pocket? No time like the new year to grab a whole New Year's worth of incredible spec fic from @matociquala.bsky.social @darylwriterguy.bsky.social @dragons.bsky.social and more! (and yes you can order it at your local indie too!) books2read.com/newyearnewyo...
January 6, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Got a gift card burning a hole in your pocket? No time like the new year to grab a whole New Year's worth of incredible spec fic from @matociquala.bsky.social @darylwriterguy.bsky.social @dragons.bsky.social and more! (and yes you can order it at your local indie too!) books2read.com/newyearnewyo...
I’m wondering what the hell’s wrong with kids today and curious why they’re on my lawn
broad brush take, but: it appears that wonder and curiosity are essential elements for not aging into a Bitter Old Person, or keeping a “youthful” mind.
amen, or perhaps another way, the youth will have imagination that should provoke the older and stiffer-minded, as well as the flexible. old folks have knowledge, which can help some repeat errors, but plenty of middle aged and old people can’t imagine for shit, we *need* new minds.
January 5, 2026 at 6:40 PM
I’m wondering what the hell’s wrong with kids today and curious why they’re on my lawn
Hey, glad you dug REVELATOR!
January 5, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Hey, glad you dug REVELATOR!
My agent tells me I need to start a newsletter and then we fucking take over Venezuela and all I'm capable of doing is typing with my forehead
Okay maybe that's the title of the newsletter
Okay maybe that's the title of the newsletter
January 4, 2026 at 12:00 AM
My agent tells me I need to start a newsletter and then we fucking take over Venezuela and all I'm capable of doing is typing with my forehead
Okay maybe that's the title of the newsletter
Okay maybe that's the title of the newsletter
So glad you dug it!
Top 3 Horror I read in 2025...also on the lists for the Decade, Century, and All-Time. All hit completely different notes, all blew me away. Must-reads!
The Reformatory @tananarivedue.bsky.social
Revelator @darylwriterguy.bsky.social
Fever House @keithrosson.bsky.social
The Reformatory @tananarivedue.bsky.social
Revelator @darylwriterguy.bsky.social
Fever House @keithrosson.bsky.social
January 3, 2026 at 11:57 PM
So glad you dug it!
Hello Fellow Cheap Ass People! My latest novel WHEN WE WERE REAL is out in paperback on St. Paddy's Day, March 17. But you can preorder now from B&N for 25% off Dec. 30 thru January 1. I've been told that's only 75% of the usual price!
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December 30, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Hello Fellow Cheap Ass People! My latest novel WHEN WE WERE REAL is out in paperback on St. Paddy's Day, March 17. But you can preorder now from B&N for 25% off Dec. 30 thru January 1. I've been told that's only 75% of the usual price!
Code: PREORDER25 www.barnesandnoble.com/w/when-we-we...
Code: PREORDER25 www.barnesandnoble.com/w/when-we-we...
"I wanna live like common people. I wanna do whatever common people do. I wanna sleep with common people... like you."
"Sometimes dead is better."
November 28, 2025 at 9:05 PM
"I wanna live like common people. I wanna do whatever common people do. I wanna sleep with common people... like you."
Lyft app: Wait and Save! Save $8 if you wait 10 minutes
Me: Okay, that’ll give me time to get a coffee and—
Lyft: Your driver is arriving in two minutes
Me: Okay, that’ll give me time to get a coffee and—
Lyft: Your driver is arriving in two minutes
November 21, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Lyft app: Wait and Save! Save $8 if you wait 10 minutes
Me: Okay, that’ll give me time to get a coffee and—
Lyft: Your driver is arriving in two minutes
Me: Okay, that’ll give me time to get a coffee and—
Lyft: Your driver is arriving in two minutes
Having one of those days, and then my agent @sethasfishman.bsky.social sends me news that _When We Were Real_ is one of Kirkus's best books of the year. Look at this list!
www.kirkusreviews.com/best-of/2025...
www.kirkusreviews.com/best-of/2025...
Best of 2025 | Kirkus Reviews
www.kirkusreviews.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Having one of those days, and then my agent @sethasfishman.bsky.social sends me news that _When We Were Real_ is one of Kirkus's best books of the year. Look at this list!
www.kirkusreviews.com/best-of/2025...
www.kirkusreviews.com/best-of/2025...
Reposted by Daryl Gregory
It's been my lifetime ambition to eat a Frankfurter in Hamburg and a Hamburger in Frankfurt.
November 13, 2025 at 7:44 PM
It's been my lifetime ambition to eat a Frankfurter in Hamburg and a Hamburger in Frankfurt.
Having a Manhattan in LA means I’m transcontinental, baby. At Honor Bar in Beverly Hills
November 13, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Having a Manhattan in LA means I’m transcontinental, baby. At Honor Bar in Beverly Hills
MOST DANGEROUS PASTAS
Vermicelli — attracts rats
Matriciani — will kill your mother
Pappardelle — and your father
Tagliatelle — trending on socials
Ziti — don’t worry no one’s noticed it
Tripolini — for God's sake be careful
Fedelini — eaten by ICE agents. Never serve this.
Vermicelli — attracts rats
Matriciani — will kill your mother
Pappardelle — and your father
Tagliatelle — trending on socials
Ziti — don’t worry no one’s noticed it
Tripolini — for God's sake be careful
Fedelini — eaten by ICE agents. Never serve this.
November 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
MOST DANGEROUS PASTAS
Vermicelli — attracts rats
Matriciani — will kill your mother
Pappardelle — and your father
Tagliatelle — trending on socials
Ziti — don’t worry no one’s noticed it
Tripolini — for God's sake be careful
Fedelini — eaten by ICE agents. Never serve this.
Vermicelli — attracts rats
Matriciani — will kill your mother
Pappardelle — and your father
Tagliatelle — trending on socials
Ziti — don’t worry no one’s noticed it
Tripolini — for God's sake be careful
Fedelini — eaten by ICE agents. Never serve this.
Hey L.A. people! This Monday I'll be talking about When We Were Real, my book about living in a sim, with Dr. Jocelyn Holland. Stop by if you're wondering how we can escape
Writers in Residence Program
When We Were Real
events.caltech.edu
November 6, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Hey L.A. people! This Monday I'll be talking about When We Were Real, my book about living in a sim, with Dr. Jocelyn Holland. Stop by if you're wondering how we can escape
Hope it went okay!
My Writing Fiction students are reading "Second Person, Present Tense" by @darylwriterguy.bsky.social for tomorrow's craft discussion. It'll be fun to talk about the slow reveal of the main character's identity and the brief POV switch to second-person.
clarkesworldmagazine.com/gregory_11_1...
clarkesworldmagazine.com/gregory_11_1...
Second Person, Present Tense by Daryl Gregory
Clarkesworld Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine and Podcast.
clarkesworldmagazine.com
October 16, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Hope it went okay!
My soul is even cheaper
Daryl Gregory on SALE
@darylwriterguy.bsky.social
"Brother Rifle"
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"Once Upon a Future in the West"
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"I'm Not Disappointed ..."
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Sale ends 10/22.
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@darylwriterguy.bsky.social
"Brother Rifle"
www.infinivoxsf.com/hard-sf-5
"Once Upon a Future in the West"
www.infinivoxsf.com/robots-ai-4
"I'm Not Disappointed ..."
www.infinivoxsf.com/space-time-5
Sale ends 10/22.
www.infinivoxsf.com/product-page...
October 16, 2025 at 8:21 PM
My soul is even cheaper
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Daryl Gregory on SALE
@darylwriterguy.bsky.social
"Brother Rifle"
www.infinivoxsf.com/hard-sf-5
"Once Upon a Future in the West"
www.infinivoxsf.com/robots-ai-4
"I'm Not Disappointed ..."
www.infinivoxsf.com/space-time-5
Sale ends 10/22.
www.infinivoxsf.com/product-page...
@darylwriterguy.bsky.social
"Brother Rifle"
www.infinivoxsf.com/hard-sf-5
"Once Upon a Future in the West"
www.infinivoxsf.com/robots-ai-4
"I'm Not Disappointed ..."
www.infinivoxsf.com/space-time-5
Sale ends 10/22.
www.infinivoxsf.com/product-page...
October 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Daryl Gregory on SALE
@darylwriterguy.bsky.social
"Brother Rifle"
www.infinivoxsf.com/hard-sf-5
"Once Upon a Future in the West"
www.infinivoxsf.com/robots-ai-4
"I'm Not Disappointed ..."
www.infinivoxsf.com/space-time-5
Sale ends 10/22.
www.infinivoxsf.com/product-page...
@darylwriterguy.bsky.social
"Brother Rifle"
www.infinivoxsf.com/hard-sf-5
"Once Upon a Future in the West"
www.infinivoxsf.com/robots-ai-4
"I'm Not Disappointed ..."
www.infinivoxsf.com/space-time-5
Sale ends 10/22.
www.infinivoxsf.com/product-page...